Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Research, Policy Analysis and Analytics PSC 5 or a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration or equivalent and rfelevant qualification from a recognized institution;Membership to a relevant professional body, where applicable ;Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;Proficiency in computer applications; andDemonstrate professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and Responsibilities at this level entail:Overseeing research initiatives focused on identifying and analyzing emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in public service management.Spearheading the development and design of data collection instruments.Analyzing data collection processes and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.Disseminating research findings and their implications for decision-making.Steering research activities to inform policy development.Overseeing the development and maintenance of a database of relevant statistics and research findings.Analyzing the impact of research findings on existing and proposed policies and programs on service delivery.Validating the policy briefs for publication and dissemination.Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department.